Description
Lepidium monoplocoides (also called Monoplocoides Lepidium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidium monoplocoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lepidium monoplocoides are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidium monoplocoides is a small, evergreen, perennial plant with a creeping, mat-forming habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is easy to propagate by stem cuttings. To propagate, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and place them in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting soil. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Lepidium monoplocoides
Lepidium monoplocoides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.